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The way that teens treat social media isn’t the way that adults use it. This might seem obvious if we are talking about the newest apps that haven’t quite reached the mainstream yet, but it also applies to plenty of apps and social media platforms that you, as a parent, browse regularly. And, while there […]

Stephanie Brittingham is an eighth grade health teacher at Mason Middle School in Mason, Ohio. She has been teaching 10 years for Mason City Schools, a district that has been given an A rating in preparing kids for success beyond the classroom from Ohio School Report Cards. She sat down with Erin Macdonald, FamilyTech’s Marketing […]

It appears our culture is having growing pains. Though it’s far from perfect, on good days we are learning to value difference, and at the very least we are learning to tolerate it. One thing is for certain: For most kids growing up in the US, technology of the 21st Century has expanded their communities […]

As a marriage and family therapist, the families I work with are busy. The last thing they want to hear from me is that I think they need more one-on-one time, because most of them are already trying their hardest to get in as much quality time as they can. But, the fact remains that […]

Halloween is just around the corner and that means – candy. It means that kids are getting their costumes pressed (or hobbled together out of old t-shirts and bad zombie makeup) and ready to hit the night. Pillow cases in hand, the goal is free sugar. Yet, once kids notice that candy can be purchased […]

What do parents actually do around the house most frequently and how can technology help them? This was the question that helped launch FamilyTech; after millions of families have used our apps to get chores done around the house, we thought it was the perfect time to share why our Leaders in the Household chose […]

Christmas is over! I know many parents rejoice when this holiday finally comes to a close. After all, it’s hectic and can be difficult to navigate. You not only need to be sure to get what your kids want, but have the daunting task of staying within a budget. But now that the 25th is […]